Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
porphyrocoma
ID:
881802

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hance) Bor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 66: 268 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881137

Common Names

  • Narenga Porphyrocoma
  • Purple Narenga
  • Purple Matgrass

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Description

Narenga porphyrocoma (also called Porphyrocoma Narenga, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and grows in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Narenga porphyrocoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils. It has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Narenga porphyrocoma has small white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Narenga porphyrocoma is a perennial grass that is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Narenga porphyrocoma

Narenga porphyrocoma is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South Asia, from India to China.

Species in the Narenga genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Henry Fletcher Hance (1827-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hance' in the authors string.
Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409311-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].